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Auburn alumna and Opelika councilwoman focuses on education in hometown

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 10

With the help of her family, Tiffany Gibson-Pitts won the race for Opelika City Council Ward 2 seat in 2016.

Community gathers for 11th annual Holiday Art Sale after rare snow

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | December 9

Despite the snowy surprise that came during the early morning hours of Saturday, artists and makers from across the county and state gathered to sell their handcrafted creations at the 11th annual Holiday Art Sale.

Annual Opelika Christmas parade kicks off the holiday season

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | December 4

The streets exploded with festive music and cheering as the city of Opelika began the holiday season with their annual Christmas parade on Saturday.

Dayspring Nature Shop owner on running a local business from across the country

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | December 3

From goat cheese to fresh eggs and supplements to bath and body products, customers stopping by Dayspring Nature Shop on Opelika Road are sure to find a large offering of goods sourced from local growers and makers.

Sound Wall in downtown Opelika offers a new space for music lovers

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | December 1

Opelika's music scene is being transformed with the addition of Sound Wall, a new music studio, located at 605 Avenue B.

Auburn professor takes knowledge to community at November Science Pub

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | November 30

The community once again gathered at Red Clay Brewing Company to hear insight on a special project from a local physicist.

Man arrested for sexual assault of minor

By Staff Report | November 30

Ulyses Rosa, 34, was arrested by Auburn police for electronic solicitation of a child and second-degree sodomy of a 14-year-old girl on Thursday, according to a release from the Auburn Police Division.

Auburn police make most alcohol-related arrests of football season over Iron Bowl weekend

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | November 30

This past weekend wasn’t the biggest for just the Auburn Tigers Football team.

Auburn coffee houses provide space for community involvement

By Camille Morgan | Community Writer | November 29

One of the most common tropes about millennials is that they are, “glued to their screens.” A case could be made to confirm such a critique by observing young people throughout Auburn.

Man arrested for attempted sexual assault at Auburn bar

By Staff Report | November 27

A 20-year-old female patron reported that Hunter forced her into a restroom and threatened her with a gun in an attempt to force her to perform a sexual act.

Man charged with first-degree sodomy of minor

By Staff Report | November 27

Sims allegedly sexually assaulted a family acquaintance who is under 12 years old on more than one occasion.

Auburn library hosts writers participating in November novel challenge

By Mitch McCullough | Community Writer | November 26

November in Alabama isn't just about turkey and football. Throughout the month, the Auburn Public Library has hosted participants in the National Novel Writing Month program.

Auburn named one of the best towns for holiday shopping

By Staff Report | November 21

Based on Expedia's social-media analysis, Auburn joins other college towns and a couple of SEC cities — Athens, Georgia, and Fayetteville, Arkansas — on this year's list.

Auburn students plan upcoming Feminist Craft Party

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | November 19

Auburn students Amanda Murphy, Cheyenne Dalton and Hallie Patterson, who are all self-identified feminists, began planning this event, which will be located at Telfair Peet Theatre, as a class project.

District Attorney's Office announces law enforcement's implementation of new opioid reversal drug

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | November 17

On Tuesday, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes announced the implementation of Naloxone, a new weapon in the arsenal of the war on drugs.

Project seeks to alleviate struggles of food insecurity with annual event

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | November 17

Hunger and food insecurity are issues sweeping the state, and some local potters have gathered their resources to raise awareness and take steps toward a solution.

Auburn police find missing man dead

By Staff Report | November 15

On Wednesday morning, the Auburn Police Divison received a 911 call from the family of Charlie Lee Macon saying they had found him dead on Lee Road 10.

Auburn Wesley Foundation hosts annual Chili Cookoff

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | November 15

The AWF opened its doors on Nov. 14 to community members as churches and local leaders competed for the chance to claim victory for the best chili in Auburn.

Auburn offering amnesty days for people with certain outstanding warrants

By Staff Report | November 14

People with outstanding misdemeanor warrants for their arrest because of a failure to appear in court will get a second chance on Dec. 18–22 from 8 a.m. to noon.

From Iraq to Auburn: Elvis Davis on his time overseas

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | November 12

Currently, a graduate teaching assistant and Ph.D. student in Auburn’s department of political science, Davis joined the Air Force Reserve in the summer of 1984.